Sovereign Base Areas Administration - Official Vacancy Notice
Vacancy reference: HR/26/01
Location: Episkopi/Akrotiri
Eligibility: LEC UKFM
Closing date: 11/10/2026 (Midnight, Cyprus local time)
Official listing: SBA Administration vacancies
Original advert: View the official PDF
WAC ASSISTANT PRACTITIONER
Reception to Year 6 Wrap Around Care (WAC)
This role is suitable for 17-year-old applicants to apply.
ADVERT
Vacancy Campaign Number: HR/26/01 – Various posts for all
stations
Terms & Conditions of Employment
For information on the
This role is to recruit a pool of employees on Zero Hours to
process or the application
cover the WAC service between the hours between 07:00 –
please contact the
8:15 and 13:45 – 16:00 as indicated by the WAC Manager.
Resource Administrator:
The individual will be paid on an hourly basis, using a Zero-
Mrs Angela Ioannou
Hour contract.
on 00357 25 96 2385
1. Contract Type: Zero Hours Appointment Contract to cover Operating hours:
the following approximately working hours, depending on
Monday to Thursday:
the area: 07:00 – 8:15 and 13:45 – 16:00
08:00 – 14:00
2. Grade: Unqualified Practitioner – EYUKP Friday: 08:00 – 12:00
3. Salary: €12,22 Hourly Rate, plus Cost-of-Living Allowance
(COLA)
4. Hours per week: 07:00 – 8:15 and 13:45 – 16:00
5. Location: Episkopi and Akrotiri
6. General_Terms_Conditions_Employment_New_Recruits (Weblink). Please note that the Pay
paragraph of this document is not applicable for Education Grades.
Closing Date: 11/10/2026, Midnight, Local Cyprus Time
ABOUT THE JOB
This is a great opportunity for an inexperienced Practitioner, who wants to take on a new
challenge in order to move forward. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated
Practitioner who can bring unique skills and innovation to our provision. Children thrive from a
base of loving and secure relationships. This is normally provided by a child’s parents, but it can
also be provided by our WAC team. This role is a key role in our provision and will support
children across EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. The post holder(s) will become trusted
familiar figure(s) working with the children after school. We don’t settle for people who can just
do the job, we are looking for people that go beyond that and always push us to be better today
than yesterday. We are therefore looking to recruit a friendly, individual or individuals, who will
embrace our values and enhance our wonderful team. If you are committed to contributing to
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our younger generation’s formative years and want to be part of a unique provision offering
opportunities to advance your career in childcare then these roles are for you. Your days will be
fun, messy, indoors, outdoors, quiet, creative, explorative, child-led and busy, but never the
same! Our WAC facilities are special places and we want people in our team to harness every
child’s individual sparkle, to nurture that seed of magic with love and care, to inspire every
individual child. In taking on the challenge, you must in return, be prepared to feel loved,
special, and important to many young children and their families. There is simply no other job
quite like this one.
Eligibility - Are you eligible to apply?
To be eligible to apply for this role, you must be a UK Family Member with a valid for
employment Status Stamp. If you are yet to receive your status stamp, please
contact the Resource Team. Open to UKFMs over 17 years of age.
Applications from individuals that have either reached or passed the BFC / SBAA
Normal Retirement age of 65 will not be accepted.
Essential & Desirable Criteria for the Role
Important Note: Details on the role can be found on the Job Description which is at the end of
this document. These criteria are part of the assessment criteria and will influence the decision
on whether your application will proceed to the next stage.
Essential
1. An understanding of, and a commitment in working to the principles of Equality of
Opportunity and how to support children with learning difficulties and disabilities in
accordance with statutory requirements.
2. Paediatric First Aid or undertake Paediatric First Aid training once recruited into the role.
3. Understanding of child development and how to support children through play.
4. Knowledge and some developing understanding of implementing good quality learning
opportunities.
5. You must undergo and pass as security & police check. If you are found successful,
you will be requested to provide a Clean Criminal Record and a Sex Offenders
Certificate issued by the Republic of Cyprus. For UKFMs that will be found successful
on this advert and who have lived on island for longer than 18 months, will be requested
to provide a Clean Criminal Record and a Sex Offenders Certificate issued by the
Republic of Cyprus.
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6. All candidates who have lived in the UK, must undergo and pass an Enhanced
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
7. As part of the Safer Recruitment process, successful candidates must provide, upon
employment, clean criminal records from all countries they have lived in the last 10
years.
8. As part of the Safer Recruitment process, candidates must provide their full
employment history on the application form and justify any gaps in employment.
9. If you are found successful on this campaign, we will be requesting references,
therefore, ensure to have completed this information on your application form. To
underline, we do not accept references from relatives and friends.
10. As part of the Safer Recruitment Process, we may conduct social media checks.
11. Candidates must have an understanding on Safeguarding children and vulnerable
adults. For further information, read below the Safer Recruitment Statement and
Keeping children safe in education UK (WEB LINK)
12. Candidates must complete the Self Declaration form related to criminal convictions
background. Any information disclosed on the Self Declaration form will not
automatically disqualify a candidate, the information will be assessed on a case-by-
case basis and considering that the role will be working with children and vulnerable
adults.
13. Awareness of Data Protection practices and importance to protect the personal
information of children and vulnerable adults.
Desirable
1. Full and Relevant Nationally Accredited Level 2 qualifications, for example Children’s
Care, Learning and Development; Supporting Teaching and Learning. You may
already hold Level 3 such equivalent qualifications and you also may wish to return
back to childcare having completed the qualification in the past.
2. A valid UK driving license.
Safer Recruitment Statement - Safeguarding
The British Forces Cyprus and Sovereign Base Areas Administration are committed to
safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To achieve this we, as
much as practically, apply the Safer Recruitment practices as those have been defined in
the United Kingdom. As part of our safer recruitment process, all applicants will be
subject to appropriate screening and background checks, including reference and online
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checks, where applicable enhanced disclosure through Disclosure and Barring checks
and local police checks, therefore, we seek a series of information on the application
form that would help us identify suitable individuals to work with children, young people
and vulnerable adults.
Official Language
The official language of the Sovereign Base Areas is English and consequently English
is the official language of British Forces Cyprus and Sovereign Base Areas
Administration. All documents are to be completed in this language. All employees of
the Sovereign Base Areas Administration and British Forces Cyprus are expected to
have a basic command of the English language as a pre-requisite for employment.
How to apply
a. To apply for this role you must complete the SBAA BFC Safer Recruitment Application
(weblink) and include evidence on how you meet the below Competences. The
completion of the competences is mandatory. If you do not demonstrate evidence of the
below competences, your application will be sifted out. Additionally, please note that we
can only accept applications as attachments to email on its original Word Document
format. No hard copy applications will be accepted. Any forms that are submitted in any
other format e.g., links to One Drive, bitmap, jpeg, pdf will not be considered.
You may find Competences Examples here, please ensure to adjust these to the
applicable Competence Framework (Weblink)
1. Working Together
2. Support for Learning Activities
3. Support Learning Environment
4. Support children’s well-being and
resilience
b. This role is assessed through the use of the Early_Years_Competence_Framework
(Weblink), therefore, you are kindly invited to read the document to assist you with
writing your competences.
c. For further information about the role please contact Mrs Maryjane Greer, on
maryjane.greer@modschools.org
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d. For further recruitment information and guidance please choose the appropriate
guidance: UK Family Members Q&A Application Process
e. Once completed electronically please send your application by email to:
BFC-SBAA-Recruitment-GpMailbox@mod.gov.uk.
Important Note: Ensure that your application has been correctly completed and all relevant
information has been provided. Failure to do so may result in your application being
excluded.
The recruitment process.
Please note that this recruitment process is associated with the recruitment of Locally
Employed Civilians (LECs).
The recruitment process is a fair and open competition and candidates are judged on their
own merit.
Please read the information on The Recruitment Process Stages Guide for Applicants
(Weblink) to help you understand the process. The document will explain the recruitment
process stages and enhance your understanding on it.
Additionally, as we want you to show the best version of yourself, we invite you to read the
guides available which should help you understand what you need to do to stand out. If you
feel you need further support, please contact the Resource Admin responsible for this
campaign, you can find the contact details on the front page of this advert.
Job Description
What you’ll need to succeed
o Respond sensitively to children’s feelings and
behaviours
o Meet children’s emotional needs by giving reassurance
o Confidently tune into children’s play and their
conversations
o Respond positively to spontaneous activities led by the
children
o Show empathy to nurture the wellbeing and self-esteem
of every child
o Demonstrate excellent communication skills and the
ability to build strong, encouraging relationships with
children, parents and colleagues
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o Good communication skills, both oral and written, including the ability to communicate
effectively with a variety of agencies.
o You must provide 2 professional references. (Standing requirement).
All members of the WAC team have a responsibility towards promoting safeguarding the
welfare of children and/or vulnerable persons in their role
All members of the WAC team will safeguard children in accordance with British Forces
Cyprus Safeguarding Children’s Board and the statutory framework for the early years
foundation stage (EYFS) (Department for Education (DFE 2021)
What we can offer you
• A full programme of essential EYFS Training units delivered to meet EYFS welfare
requirements and the needs of the facility.
• The Support and mentoring required to enable you to achieve a further relevant,
accredited childcare qualification such as an NVQ Level 3.
• High-quality Continuous Professional Development opportunities; led by internal and
external experts and researchers.
• Work with and mentoring by a Team of professionals surrounded by our children, to
keep you on your toes within a community where you’re valued
Our values
• Children are born ready to learn.
• Children have the right to secure, trusting relationships with adults and to safe, nurturing
environments.
• Children learn through play.
• Children construct their own knowledge based on their curiosity and are driven by their
interests
• Children learn best when exposed to and engaged in high-quality environments,
interactions, and relationships
• Children learn best when the adults in their life work in partnership with one another
Main duties and responsibilities
• To be vigilant and protect children from harm and abuse, reporting any concerns
immediately – in accordance with child protection and whistleblowing policies
• Under direction of the Room Leader/WAC Practitioners carry out health and safety
checks as required to ensure environment is tidy, safe, clean and secure for children,
staff, parents/carers and visitors
• To read, understand and adhere to all policies and procedures relevant to your role and
the safe running of the facility.
• Support the Room Leader/ WAC Practitioners to deliver and scaffold the EYFS, KS1
and KS2 curriculums and any other appropriate guidance for children in accordance with
statutory policy and guidelines.
• Support the Room Leader/ WAC Practitioners to ensure that the children engage in
activities that develop their potential, that creativity is fostered within their learning
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environment, and that they develop their interests and engage in positive social
interaction.
• Set up activities and games for children to play together in WAC both indoors and
outdoors.
• Help create an environment that nurtures children’s curiosity to question why things
happen and to develop the confidence to problem-solve for themselves and in
collaboration with their peers and the adults who work with them.
• Cover for other staff as appropriate and as directed by your Manager/Headteacher,
especially given that unforeseen situations can occur when caring for children and
recognising that the child’s welfare is paramount.
• Provide each child with continuity of care throughout their time at the WAC Club, in
partnership with their parent/carers: -
o Developing a loving and secure relationship with each child.
o Help each child to become familiar with and confident in the facility.
o Look after each child’s care and welfare needs.
o Build trusted relationships with each child’s parents, ensuring there are regular
opportunities to share information on the child’s development at home and in the
facility.
• Identify children who may have additional needs and report your concerns to the
Manager/Headteacher and Lead SENCO to enable them to organise and/or provide
appropriate support
• To work across the whole learning environment – indoors and out. The outdoor
environment is a very important aspect of the WAC’s ethos and is used in all weather
conditions.
• Supervise children at snack and mealtimes and promote healthy eating while developing
good eating and table habits. Ensuring that snack and meal times are a pleasant social
experience.
• Be supportive and welcoming to parents, recognising the expert knowledge they have of
their child and encourage and value their involvement.
• To attend reasonable out-of-working-hours activities, including training, staff meetings,
parent’s evenings and special events.
• To attend and help organise events arranged for the children and to benefit the children,
families and WAC Club as a whole.
• To keep completely confidential any information regarding the children, their families or
other staff that is acquired as part of the job.
• To undertake any other aspects of work according to need. This job description is
intended to give you an indication of the main duties, but is not meant to be an
exhaustive list.
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Links contained in the official document
